Thanks to the amazing artist Christine Alvarado I was clued into the One World, One Heart project created by Lisa Swifka where bloggers have come together to giveaway their original creations! So to kick off the redesign of our site and feeling this is very much in the spirit of GaveThat.com, here is your chance to win an original piece of art by yours truly.

In this very rare event, the grand prize of this giveaway will be a miniature painting from my sold out folk art collection. I kept this tiny rustic piece because I formed such an attachment to it--which for me is somewhat odd. When it comes to my art, I'm the sort of artist who feels a piece isn't truly done until it finds its way into another persons home or collection. Still, I think it can be extremely good to give things you deeply love and that is what I hope to do here!

About The Prize:Title: The Drying Room. This is one of the last works in the collection and features a little black cat resting on an old chair. A broom lays on the floor and herbs (roses and lavender) hang overhead to dry. It's painted on a very imperfect wooden cornice which allows it to stand on its own. It's signed, dated and features my wax seals. (8.9 x 8.9 cm / Mixed Media). Dated 2005.

How To Enter: Simply leave a comment with your name, e-mail address (very important so I can contact you should you win), and blog (optional). 1 entry per person please. You must comment on this post to enter. Open to everyone, US & World Wide!

Giveaway Ends: February 11th 2009 as per OWOH's rules. A random winner will be chosen and announced here at GaveThat.com. So hurry and enter today!

Giveaway Terms/Rules:* This giveaway is open to our US & international audience. One (1) entry per person, per household, per email address, age 13 and up. Some restrictions apply and void where prohibited. In the event a winner fails to reply with his/her address for prize shipment we reserve the right to choose another winner based on existing entrants. Giveaway ends Feb. 11th 2009, 12am EST.

Along with sending my art to the winner I really cannot wait to see all of your blogs and/or artwork and writings! Be sure to click on the One Would, One Heart logo to see all the other participants as well! For questions about this giveaway email: marieanakee@gmail.com and I'm on twitter too. ♥Thank you so much for all the kind words left here, you all are the best! Also see this VDay Giveaway by my mum who was inspired by mine!

Comments

I look forward to exploring your blog, but first I must say, "The Drying Room" immediately made me think of my attic, over the winter. So much catnip wanted to be harvested from the wild patched in the garden, and I was a little lazy, so I cut a big bundle and spread it out on newspapers in the attic, thinking the kitties would appreciate it during the cold months. They did, of course, but by shoving open the door and finding it themselves! It's been scattered and spread across the dusty floor, but at least they know where to go for a good time.Next fall maybe I ought to hang it from the rafters....

how very generous of you. love the art..it is so darling and whimsical.would be delighted to give it a place of honor in my sooon to be new home. would love to be entered in the drawing. thanks for the opportunity. stop by and visit my blog when you get a chance. nice to “meet” you.

Marie, your Drying Room is precious and I would be honored to give it a home where it would be cared for ....your attachment to it and allowing it to be given for this event is so special! Awwww!Please count me in and come play at my blog too! Hugs,Patti

**sigh** I just typed a very nice comment but my connection went haywire as I hit "post" and have to start all over. Oh well. C'est La Vie ...

Ilove the miniature painting and really hope no one else comes here to comment (well, not really -- I'm just in love with the little kitty in the painting and hope she comes here to live, that's all -- but I do hope many others come to your blog and bookmark it to visit again and again throughout the coming year ...)

Thank you so much everyone for entering and your kind words too! I can not wait to visit your blogs (if you posted on) and leave a comment. That's the most fun part about all of this, so glad I found out about OWOH!!

To Glassgrrl Studios, love, love your story! Thank you for sharing it with me (and the GaveThat visitors).

Beautiful artwork, and so kind and generous of you to share a piece that is so dear to your heart. You have truly embraced the spirit of the One World One Heart caravan.

Thank you for joining us on the OWOH caravan. It has been a joy visiting and meeting so many talented blogger-artists. Please stop by my blog for a visit and enter my giveaway too. Hugs,Heidihttp://myhidingplaceincyberspace.blogspot.com

very generous of you, I understand why you wouldn't want to part with it.please pop my name in your hat then come and enter in minehttp://jojoebi.blogspot.com/2009/01/yesterday-i-happened-to-stumbled-across.html

your giveaway is awesome - thanks for sharing it with the world smiles Wendydougandwendyp@xtra.co.nzhope you will drop by my blog toohttp://wendypslittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-world-one-heart-giveaway.html

Gorgeous painting. The kitten is absolutely adorable. I love the idea of it being painted on an imperfect canvas. (That is what makes it a perfect art piece!)Please include me in the drawing.Thanks- Lethathismuseofmine[at]yahoo[dot]comI am also #553 on the OWOH project or you can catch me on my blog at http://thismuseofmine.blogspot.com

it's a lovely piece. i can see how you would get attached. i have my own little black kitty so i'm sure i would be very attached if i were so lucky as to have my name pulled. happy one world one heart!

I am happy to see you've joined the OWOH, Marie!! Your piece is wonderful ~the warms colors and brush strokes are so warm and the cat adds extra charm:) I agree with you about a piece nit being complete until it finds it's home and you put it quite eloquently about giving away something you love deeply.

Thanks so much for offering something that you love. Art has a life of its own when it leaves you. Sometimes, I can let it go easily and sometimes I'm not ready to release it. I would be honored to accept your art should I be the winner. Thanks, IdaClare.

Your painting is so sweet..would be fun to look at it in my studio daily.

I will be teaching for the first time at Art and Soul and Artfirberfest. This bloggy world is so much fun with Art every where. Throw my hat into the ring for your giveaway too. And please come see my Blog and my giveaway if you haven't already.

www.deirdradoan.blogspot.com

My husband has a music giveaway too.http://johndoanharpguitarist.blogspot.com/

Hi! I’m visiting from the Philippines. Your miniature folk art painting is really nice! I know just where to put it! I’m going to look around your blog now! If you haven't already, come play at my blog too!http://patsypat.blogspot.com/patsy.paterno(at)gmail.com

You are so talented. I LOVE your painting. How kind you are to give away such a piece of yourself. I really hope I win it, since I collect original art and this one has elements that remind me of my mother (she loves herbs) and sister (she loves black cats). I'm crossing my fingers that I win this one. Thanks for offering it as a prize. Please enter me in your giveaway. Be sure to enter my giveaway (#357) as well. Thank you from Alaska.~Vicki PriebeWish Grantorwww.ewishingwell.com/blog/2009/01/21/one-world-one-heart/

Oh great Hippiedog and please do add your pictures when you have a chance, we need more muses to show on the blog!

I want to say thank you so much everyone, again, for your kind words and to please keep entering for this giveaway!!! I'm also trying very hard to visit all of your blogs (if you have/left one) and to leave comments and say hi and enter your giveaways too. Wishing everyone much love and peace and please keep getting the word out about this amazing One World, One Heart project.

Thank you so much for your generosity. Please count me in! Thanks, Mirisamjerus@yahoo.com You are welcome to enter in mine of you haven't already done - http://mychilddiary.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-world-one-heart-giveway.html

Well Hello There Ana! Nice to meet you ;) Oooooo...pretty! Your work is beautiful! I would love it if you tossed my name in the hat for your drawing! Thanks for peekin' at my blog & entering my drawing. Good Luck! Come back & visit any time :D

thanks for entering my mr hippo giveaway! i love love love your blog. these days we often forget that the smallest kindness and giving can make a huge impact. i love doing random acts of kindess and i especially liked reading your 50 simple gifts to give yourself. i will definitely be back!!!

What a great painting, I love art,quilting, and my writing. Thanks for visiting my blog and for entering my give away as well. I have a passion for writing and for kids going through illness and loss, grief, and anything else tough. Feel free to check out the blog and sign up for the mailing list. Thanks for the opportunity to be in the drawing and hope to keep in touch.

G’day,I love your Giveaway & would love to be included please…Do pop on over to My Place [if you haven’t already] & see what I’ve got to giveaway too [#768 on the Gypsy Caravan]… OOroo … Bethel … Down Under

I can totally see why you became attached to this piece. I fell in love with it instantly. It would be perfectly at home at MoonCat Farms as I have a black cat who is "in charge" in the room where I dry my herbs. Thank you so much for the chance to win this!

Visiting here has truly been a unique experience. I had not read Bateman's book, but have often thought about the practice of gift giving. Why? and How? it has become mostly a practice of the physical act of rather then the spirit/intention. And does that render the act of meaningless? Well, i really need to bookmark and come back to this place to explore more. Thanks for the benefit of your thinking and exploration. I'm going to try to find the article and to explore a bit more myself. If you get a chance, i invite you to stop by my giveaway. I'm # 515, Phoenix Rising, on this wonderful caravan. Hope to see you.

Oh this is beautiful!!! I often hang roses and herbs upside down to dry in my kitchen and I have a black cat! :D Please enter me into your drawing and be sure to stop by my blog and see my giveaway. Marvahttp://purplepaintsmuse.blogspot.com/

Oh, "The Drying Room" is JUST LOVELY! I can just see this hanging in my B&B...my guests would just LOVE it!! What beautiful work you do! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win!! Please stop by my blog and sign up for my little giveaway, as well. I'm #360 on the list!

WOW, this is a wonderful event!!! I'm from Oz the Land Down-Under. It's very nice to 'meet' you. I'm in for my second year and I'm sure I'll be back for more. Oh, I'd love to be entered for your give-away and if you haven't dropped by my blog yet, then please do, I'm #838 in the Gypsy Caravan.

How generous of you to offer such a beloved piece of work. It is truly marvelous. It will be cherished by the lucky winner I am sure! Thank you for participating in the wonderful giveaway. Please enter my name into your drawing. It would be such a delight and honor to win. Jodyvisionquest2020@msn.com

I am having so much fun on the gypsy caravan. Love your painting. Please enter me for a chance to win and if you get a chance please stop by my wagon and enter my quilled snowy giveaway (www.quilling.blogspot.com #273).Hugs, your quilling friend Antonella :-)

I would love to win "The Drying Room." Your site is so beautiful. I would love to win your prize. After this is all over I’m going to spend more time viewing every ones. Please stop at my site too. I’m giving away my new book “16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood.” I will personally sign it for you.

What wonderful art! Please enter me in your giveaway. Also if you haven't come by mine. You may can give me a pointer or two about twitter and such :)http://hillaceaous.blogspot.com/2009/02/one-world-one-heart-give-away.html